Verizon Great Lakes and the Chicago Bears on Monday announced a partnership to provide $2 million in medical debt relief specifically for Illinois veterans, as part of Verizon’s groundbreaking $22 million commitment to eliminate crushing medical debt for veterans across the Great Lakes region through 2026.
This initiative targets the crushing weight of medical debt—a significant burden that disproportionately affects veterans transitioning to civilian life and seeking care. By removing this obstacle, the program aims to provide a pathway to greater financial stability for those who have served the nation.
Since launching in 2024, Verizon’s veteran medical debt relief program has already erased $8.79 million in…